Occupation
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.
$104,920 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 41-4011.07
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.
- 02Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.
- 03Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.
- 04Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs.
- 05Provide customers with information, such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
- 06Demonstrate use of solar and related equipment to customers or dealers.
- 07Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.
- 08Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.
- 09Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
- 10Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
- 11Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
- 12Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Energy ConsultantSolar ConsultantSolar Sales ConsultantSolar Sales Representative (Solar Sales Rep)Sales AssociateSales ConsultantSales Representative (Sales Rep)SalesmanSolar Energy ConsultantSolar Sales Specialist
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Knowledge the job leans on
Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingDesignEnglish LanguageMathematicsBuilding and ConstructionAdministrativeAdministration and Management
Skills that carry over from service
PersuasionService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessNegotiationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationInstructing